Common use of LEAVE PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

LEAVE PROGRAM. The Catastrophic Leave Bank (C.L.B.) is a “bank” of donated sick leave days which may be requested for use by Unit Members who are suffering from a catastrophic illness or injury, once they have exhausted all full-paid leaves. 5.19.1 A Unit Member is eligible to use Catastrophic Leave when the following conditions are met: a) The Unit Member requesting use of the leave has donated leave to the program pursuant to the minimum contribution (see 5 below) requirements set forth in this procedure prior to requesting leave; b) The Unit Member has submitted a written request that includes a physician’s verification of a severe or incapacitating illness or injury that is expected to continue for an extended period of time and prevents the Bargaining Unit Member from performing his/her duties; c) The Unit Member will not receive payment for the time absent due to illness or injury from Workers’ Compensation (C.W.C.I.A.); d) The Unit Member has exhausted all balances in all full-paid leave categories; e) The Unit Member has not withdrawn more than forty (40) days of sick leave per catastrophic illness or injury; f) There is sufficient leave in the C.L.B. 5.19.2 Enrollment in Catastrophic Leave Bank a) Current Unit Members: An annual open enrollment period will occur each March; however nothing precludes any C.L.B. member from donating to the bank at any time. b) New Hires: Newly hired Unit Members may donate one day of sick leave of the C.L.B. immediately upon hire. After the initial enrollment, the Unit Member must maintain the required balance in order to donate.

LEAVE PROGRAM. The Catastrophic Leave Bank (C.L.B.) is a “bank” of donated sick leave days which may be requested for use by Unit Members who are suffering from a catastrophic illness or injury, once they have exhausted all full-paid leaves. 5.19.1 A Unit Member is eligible to use Catastrophic Leave when the following conditions are met: a) The Unit Member requesting use of the leave has donated leave to the program pursuant to the minimum contribution (see 5 below) requirements set forth in this procedure prior to requesting leave; b) The Unit Member has submitted a written request that includes a physician’s verification of a severe or incapacitating illness or injury that is expected to continue for an extended period of time and prevents the Bargaining Unit Member from performing his/her duties; c) The Unit Member will not receive payment for the time absent due to illness or injury from Workers’ Compensation (C.W.C.I.A.); d) The Unit Member has exhausted all balances in all full-paid leave categories; e) The Unit Member has not withdrawn more than forty (40) days ays of sick leave per catastrophic illness or injury; f) There is sufficient leave in the C.L.B. 5.19.2 Enrollment in Catastrophic Leave Bank a) Current Unit Members: An annual open enrollment period will occur each March; however nothing precludes any C.L.B. member from donating to the bank at any time. b) New Hires: Newly hired Unit Members may donate one day of sick leave of the C.L.B. immediately upon hire. After the initial enrollment, the Unit Member must maintain the required balance in order to donate.